The School Leadership Triangle

Paul L. Kimmelman is senior adviser to the CEO at Learning Point Associates. He has served as a consultant to the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority in England, and senior consultant to Project 2061 Professional Development Programs of the American Association for the Advancement of Science. He worked in K-12 education for more than 30 years as a teacher, high school assistant principal, middle school principal, assistant superintendent, and superintendent, and he has been an adjunct professor at several colleges and universities. Currently, he is adjunct professor at Argosy University. As superintendent in Lima, Ohio, he worked to help the district successfully comply with a federal desegregation order. He served as president of the First in the World Consortium when he was a superintendent in Illinois. The consortium was a collaborative group of school districts that were the first noncountry group to participate in the Third International Mathematics and Science Study. He has authored numerous articles and publications on education and presented at national and state education meetings. He is author of Implementing NCLB: Creating a Knowledge Framework to Support School Improvement (2006) and coauthor (with David Kroeze) of Achieving World-Class Schools: Mastering School Improvement Using a Genetic Model (2002). He was appointed by former U.S. Secretary of Education Richard Riley to the National Commission on Mathematics and Science Teaching, chaired by former senator and astronaut John Glenn, and served on the Third International Mathematics and Science Study Technical Review Panel. He was also appointed by U.S. Secretary of Education Rod Paige to serve on the Teacher Assistance Corps and participated in the Teacher-to-Teacher project, offering sessions on building teacher leaders.

Foreword by M. Rene Islas Preface Acknowledgments About the Author Introduction 1. Compliance Author Note Introduction Why Pass NCLB? Calls for Reform Prior to NCLB Some Additional Reports - Post-NCLB Summary Discussion Activity Questions How Can Teachers and Government Build a Relationship to Achieve World-Class Standards? by Sir Michael Barber 2. Leadership Introduction History of Leadership Theories Summary A Transformation of Education Leadership Training Programs for School Leaders Summary Discussion Activity Questions 3. Innovation Introduction The Innovation Process An Education Innovation Process Framework Summary Some Innovations Currently Being Used in Education Summary Discussion Activity Questions 4. Final Thoughts and Conclusions Compliance Leadership Innovation Discussion Activity Questions Final Words, by Gina Burkhardt Appendix A: Biographies of Contributors Appendix B: List of Interviewees References Index

"Paul Kimmelman's book is full of interesting thoughts on how to generate successful educational innovations in a policy environment that demands accountability. His blend of on-the-ground experience as a teacher and school administrator, coupled with his understanding of change practices in business, has led to many fresh insights." -- Robert C. Granger, President "Finally we have a book that encourages educators to take charge of the situation and shape the future of public education. This book provides a rare and insightful analysis of the ideas and concerns of national leaders who have shaped legislation. Kimmelman's work encourages individuals to embrace a new form of leadership and redesign schools that reflect the economic and social realities of the present and future. America was established under the precepts of innovation, and Kimmelman challenges our schools to embrace change." -- Kenneth Arndt, Superintendent